Trauma Informed Residential Youth Worker - Port Augusta
Core
Support children and young people in out-of-home care, focusing on those with complex behaviors due to trauma, neurodiversity, and disrupted attachment.
Role type
Residential Youth Worker
Builds
Safe, nurturing environments and individualized support plans for at-risk youth
Domain
Child protection and residential care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), de-escalation, medication administration, reflective practice
Preferred skills
Experience with extreme challenging behaviors, understanding of behavior as communication
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Create safety and stability, assist with daily living, facilitate transportation, promote emotional regulation, manage health needs, engage in therapeutic practices, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC